Stepper tailgate chain pics? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WinDancer · 03-21-2009, 11:24 PM

Does anyone have a few good pics of how the tailgate chain mounts to the bed?
Thanks,
Dave

**El Jay** · 03-22-2009, 12:22 AM

I'll take a couple of shots for you in the morning.

PM me, & remind me, if I don't get them early enough. Because I tend forget to do a lot of stuff.
When you get older, the memory is the 2nd thing to go.

**El Jay** · 03-22-2009, 02:38 PM

I actually remembered, overnight, to do something.

If you need any more; different angel, etc., just holler.

Mudder · 03-22-2009, 03:01 PM

Make sure you put something on them to keep them from messing your paint up. It won't take long to mess things up if you dont. I use 3/4 " heater hose.

**El Jay** · 03-22-2009, 03:33 PM

And it keeps the chains from dripping rain water on the bumper & leaving rust stains.
Mine was like that when I bought it. It had long ago reached the "why bother?" stage. Old gov't truck, so it had been well used & abused.

I like the look of stainless steel chains in clear plastic tubing.
Maybe someday.

Botietruck · 03-22-2009, 04:30 PM

Fresh pics-just took them today.

WinDancer · 03-24-2009, 01:00 AM

Thanks, guys!
I appreciate the pics and the info.
Dave

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-24-2009, 07:40 AM

Check the chains before installing as there is a left and right.

Jim

muddobber · 03-24-2009, 09:25 AM

i used some old seat belt buckles so my paint wouldn't be scratched. just welded the male part to the tailgait, latched it, pushed shut, and bolted the female part to the bed. no rattles or messed up this way and it is a little different

03-21-2009, 11:24 PM	#1
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Stepper tailgate chain pics? Does anyone have a few good pics of how the tailgate chain mounts to the bed? Thanks, Dave __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

03-22-2009, 12:22 AM	#2
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Stepper tailgate chain pics? I'll take a couple of shots for you in the morning. PM me, & remind me, if I don't get them early enough. Because I tend forget to do a lot of stuff. When you get older, the memory is the 2nd thing to go. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-22-2009, 02:38 PM	#3
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Stepper tailgate chain pics? I actually remembered, overnight, to do something. If you need any more; different angel, etc., just holler. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-22-2009, 03:01 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Stepper tailgate chain pics? Make sure you put something on them to keep them from messing your paint up. It won't take long to mess things up if you dont. I use 3/4 " heater hose. Attached Images Last edited by Mudder; 03-22-2009 at 03:02 PM.

03-22-2009, 03:33 PM	#5
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Stepper tailgate chain pics? And it keeps the chains from dripping rain water on the bumper & leaving rust stains. Mine was like that when I bought it. It had long ago reached the "why bother?" stage. Old gov't truck, so it had been well used & abused. I like the look of stainless steel chains in clear plastic tubing. Maybe someday. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 03-22-2009 at 03:34 PM.

03-22-2009, 04:30 PM	#6
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Stepper tailgate chain pics? Fresh pics-just took them today. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

03-24-2009, 01:00 AM	#7
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Stepper tailgate chain pics? Thanks, guys! I appreciate the pics and the info. Dave __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

03-24-2009, 07:40 AM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Stepper tailgate chain pics? Check the chains before installing as there is a left and right. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-24-2009, 09:25 AM	#9
muddobber muddobber Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lavaca ar Posts: 78	Re: Stepper tailgate chain pics? i used some old seat belt buckles so my paint wouldn't be scratched. just welded the male part to the tailgait, latched it, pushed shut, and bolted the female part to the bed. no rattles or messed up this way and it is a little different



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